INSURANCE & LIABILITY

All delegates and accompanying persons are urged to arrange travel insurance to cover travel fares, accommodation costs, conference registration fees and fees for associated activities, health and medical cover and personal injury. Insurances should be organised prior to your departure. The organisers will not be held liable for any loss or injury under any circumstances.

TIPS & TIPPING

Tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated where quality of service warrants it.

CLIMATE

The Gold Coast is located in the subtropics and enjoys a superb climate year round. October is the onset of summer on the Gold Coast; days are typically dry and sunny with approximately 7.5 hours of sunshine a day; and the nights are cool. Temperatures typically reach 24- 28 °C during the day and fall to approximately 15 - 20°C at night. Those travelling north will experience a progressively warmer climate where lighter clothing will be required.

TRAVEL TO THE GOLD COAST

The closest major international airport to the Gold Coast is located at Brisbane (BNE) - approximately 100 kilometres north. Several transit systems operate from Brisbane International and Domestic airports to the Gold Coast (see AIRPORT/HOTEL TRANSFERS below). If your international flight terminates in Sydney (SYD) your best option is to book a domestic flight to the Gold Coast (OOL) airport. Direct international flights to the Gold Coast are available from some airports in New Zealand. The Gold Coast Airport is a major domestic terminal with frequent flights to all major Australian centres with Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue airlines.

AIRPORT/HOTEL TRANSFERS
If you arrive at Brisbane Airport (BNE):

BEST OPTION: Air Train
Departs from Brisbane International & Domestic Terminals
The AirTrain Connect service is economical and quick. This combined train and coach service takes you to the door of any accommodation establishment on the Gold Coast.

Most economical option: Take the AirTrain to NERGANG - a bus service operates for the short drive to Conrad Jupiters and other nearby accommodation to GCCEC (approx. 20 minutes) and meets every train.

For AirTrain timetables, fares and bookings Click here.

Coach/Bus

Coachtrans operates a shuttle service every half hour between Brisbane airport and Roma Street bus station adjacent to the city centre. Connecting services are available to the Gold Coast. Bookings can be made at the CoachTrans desk located in the arrival terminals at Brisbane Domestic and International terminals. Click here for further information on Coachtrans and bookings.

Car Rental

Major car rental companies have offices located at the Domestic terminal at Brisbane Airport. To drive in Australia you must have a current drivers license. Most car rental agencies will not provide cars to persons under 25 years of age or holders of provisional or restricted licences.

If you arrive at Gold Coast Airport (OOL):

BEST OPTION: Taxi
A taxi to GCCEC takes approximately 20 minutes and costs approximately $25. A taxi rank is located outside of the arrivals terminal.

Shuttle
A shuttle service to accommodation establishments operates from the arrivals terminal - a desk is located inside the terminal adjacent to the baggage collection area.

Car Rental

Major car rental companies have offices located at the Domestic terminal at Gold Coast Airport. To drive in Australia you must have a current drivers license. Most car rental agencies will not provide cars to persons under 25 years of age or holders of provisional or restricted licences.

VISITOR INFORMATION
The Gold Coast is conveniently located for travellers wishing to explore Queensland and the rest of Australia. The following web sites offer helpful visitor information:

The Australian Tourist Commission
Tourism Queensland
Gold Coast Tourism